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The bassist, vocalist and keyboardist Born July 29th, 1953 Married and has a daughter and a son

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Original member of Rush Biggest influence is Led Zeppelin Considered one of the best bassists of all time

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The lead guitarist Born August 27th, 1953 in Toronto Married and has two sons

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One of the original members of Rush Influences include Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck One of the best guitarists today- Guitar World
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The percussionist Born September 12, 1952 in Toronto Married and has a daughter

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Joined Rush after the first Album Biggest influence is Buddy Rich Considered the most technical drummer ever

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The band formed in 1971, with members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsy
In 1973 the band released their first demo with two songs, but this gained the band little attention

In 1974 the band released their self titled album Rush, which was picked up by a radio station in Cleveland

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After the their first tour, their drummer John Rutsy left the band because of health issues, and Neil Peart took his place In the 1975, Rush released Fly By Night and Caress of Steel It wasnt until 1976, with the release of 2112, until the band began to make a name for itself

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In 1977, A Farewell to Kings was released, and the band began using a wide range of instruments Their next album, Hemispheres also contained this new sound In 1980, the band shifted its style with a reggae and new wave sound, featured on their album, Permanent Waves

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In 1981, Moving Pictures was released, which moved to #3 on the Billboard Charts The band underwent another musical change in 1982, with the use of keyboards on Signals This new style continued on the 1984 album, Grace Under Pressure

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In 1985 the band hired a new producer, Peter Collins With the release of Power Windows, the band was criticized for the diminishing role of the guitar in the music This continued in the 1987 album Hold Your Fire, which gained little respect among fans

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After criticism for their last couple albums, Rush returned to their roots with Presto and Roll the Bones Rush went for a guitar oriented sound on Counterparts and Test for Echo The band went on a five year break after the death of Neil Pearts wife and daughter

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During the 5 year break, Neil wrote the book Ghost Rider In 2002 the band was ready to go back to the studio, where they wrote the album Vapor Trails In 2004, Rush celebrated their 30th anniversary with a world wide tour

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In 2007, the band released the album Snakes & Arrows, which examined faith in society The band is currently working on Clockwork Angels, which is scheduled to be released later this year

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Rush (1974) Fly By Night (1975) Caress of Steel (1975) 2112 (1976) A Farwell to Kings (1977) Hemispheres (1978) Permanent Waves (1980) Moving Pictures (1981) Signals (1982) Grace Under Pressure (1983)

Power Windows (1985) Hold Your Fire (1987) Presto (1989) Roll the Bones (1991) Counterparts (1993) Test for Echo (1996) Vapor Trails (2002) Feedback (EP) (2004) Snakes & Arrows (2007) Clockwork Angels (TBA)

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Geddy plays the bass, keyboards and...


Vocals Ukulele Mandolin The Triangle

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One of Alex Lifesons influences are:


Elton John Buddy Rich Jeff Beck Jimmy Page

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Neil joined Rush after:


The first album The second album The third album He was always in the band!

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Moving Pictures was __ on the Billboard Charts:


#1 #3 #6 #16

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Snakes & Arrows came out in:


1976 1981 1995 2007

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